health alert

Precautionary Red Tide Alert remains in effect for Morua Estuary

Samples taken April 3rd from waters in the Morua polygon continue to show high levels of toxins following a “red tide” alert issued in mid-February. This means a precautionary ban on the extraction or consumption of bivalve mollusks remains in effect for that area.  This principally impacts the extraction, production, sale, and consumption of clams, […]

Partial Red Tide alert still in effect

By José Antonio Pérez The red tide health alert on bivalve mollusks issued in mid-February remains partially in effect, reported Carlos Decina Torres, Head of Municipal Health Control.  He detailed warnings continue to impact fisheries in what is known as the “Morua Estuary Polygon”, pertaining to oysters, clams, and scallops due to the presence of […]